The Importance of Being Earnest
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- Romance
Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities.
The Importance of Being Earnest is a 2002 comedy-drama adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic play, following two gentlemen in 1890s England who share a secret pseudonym and find themselves tangled in a hilarious web of mistaken identities when romance enters the picture. The film brings Wilde's witty tale of deception and love to the screen with period charm and theatrical flair.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG
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Rupert EverettAlgernon “Algy” Moncrieff
Colin FirthJohn “Jack” Worthing
Reese WitherspoonCecily Cardew
Judi DenchLady Bracknell
Tom WilkinsonDr. Chasuble
Frances O'ConnorGwendolen Fairfax
Anna MasseyMiss Laetitia Prism
Edward FoxLane
Patrick GodfreyMerriman
Charles KayGribsby
Marsha FitzalanDowager
Cyril ShapsPew Opener
Finty WilliamsYoung Lady Bracknell- Guy BensleyYoung Lord Bracknell
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When was The Importance of Being Earnest released?
The film was released on May 17, 2002.
What is the plot about?
Two young men in 1890s England secretly use the same fake name, Ernest, but complications arise when they both fall in love with women and their double identities spiral into a comedy of mistaken identities.
Is this based on a book or play?
Yes, it is an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's famous 1895 comedy play of the same name.
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